Ubuntu Deployment for Your Enterprise

Basically the material will focus on three areas regarding enterprise deployment; Security, Time, and Flexibility.

Security

A preconfigured installation = easier to keep secure

Automated installations = less human errors

No more patching right after installation of operating system

Time

No more application installation or configuration right after installation of operating system

Multiple machine installations = much easier

Automated installations are less administrator dependent = can be initialized by user

Easier to maintain and add applications to installations = only need to edit kickstart script

Installations can be 100% zero touch = Deploy during lunch…

Flexibility

Internet installations can be done from anywere in the world

Deployment process can be booted from CD/DVD/PXE/USB/Floppy

Answerfiles on webserver makes our bootmedia “immortal”

The complete installation is configurated in one single file (kickstart)

Support for pre- and postscript in kickstartfiles and how to use them

Better hardware support at time of installation

Fredrik Jonsson

ASCI Sweden AB

Fredrik is an Ubuntu enthusiast from Sweden focusing on “Ubuntu in the Enterprise” with both deployment mechanisms and central management solutions. Fredrik is working for ASCI Sweden as an IT consultant, often involved in projects abroad. Besides his Ubuntu skills, Fredrik have a great experience of Windows networks and Active Directory in small business environments, enterprise and governmental installations. Even though his main focus is Ubuntu deployment, Fredrik have also been working on several LTSP (Linux Terminal Server Project) installations on the Ubuntu platform.